Currently, a global analysis of the information available on the relative composition of the
floral scents of a very diverse variety of plant species is missing. Such analysis may reveal …

As bees' main source of protein and lipids, pollen is critical for their development,
reproduction, and health. Plant species vary considerably in the macronutrient content of …

Floral volatile terpenoids (FVTs) belong to a group of volatile organic compounds (VOC) that
play important roles in attracting pollinators, defending against pathogens and parasites and …

Terpene synthases (TPSs) play pivotal roles in conferring the structural diversity of
terpenoids, which are mainly emitted from flowers, whereas the genetic basis of the release …

Plants emit an extraordinary diversity of chemicals that provide information about their
identity and mediate their interactions with insects. However, most studies of this have …

Bees rely on floral pollen and nectar for food. Therefore, pollinator friendly plantings are
often used to enrich habitats in bee conservation efforts. As part of these plantings, non …

Flower colour is mainly due to the presence and type of pigments. Pollinator preferences
impose selection on flower colour that ultimately acts on flower pigments. Knowing how …

There is a wealth of research on the way interactions with pollinators shape flower traits.
However, we have much more to learn about influences of the abiotic environment on flower …

There is tremendous diversity of interactions between plants and other species. These
relationships range from antagonism to mutualism. Interactions of plants with members of …

Colour signals are the main floral trait for plant–pollinator communication. Owing to visual
specificities, flower visitors exert different selective pressures on flower colour signals of …